The Basketball Court Swordsman

2014 is definitely enough to be included in the history of the NBA. This year, the Pacers became the fourth team in the league to establish a three-game dynasty after the Celtics, Lakers and Bulls.

The Pacers won the playoffs with 16 wins and 0 losses, which also created the best record in the playoffs in NBA history. Prior to this, the most dominant performance in the playoffs was the millennial Lakers, who won the playoffs with a record of 15 wins and 1 loss. The first three rounds were sweeps, except for the 76ers in the finals. And since the first round of that era was 5 wins and 3 wins, so 15 wins could win the championship.

And there is no doubt that the record of 16 wins and 0 losses is more dominant than the "oK" combination of the year. This record will most likely never appear again in the future. The Pacers will sit on this great record, which will still be mentioned by countless people many years later.

Of course, 30 consecutive victories, 70+ wins in two consecutive seasons, and 73 wins to break the record are countless things. In 2014, it belonged to the Indiana Pacers. No one has any team that can compete with them. No, to be precise, this entire era belongs to the Indiana Pacers.

But all these records and incredible data, its heat can not cover one thing-Henson Joe announced his retirement at the championship ceremony.

No one thought that this arrogant and arrogant Chinese coach would actually choose to quit during his peak period. You know, Henson will only turn 35 in a few months. At the age of 35, he can become an NBA head coach, and he is already a young coach. Not to mention, retired as a head coach at the age of 35.

You know, the Pacers have several players older than 35 years old. However, they did not intend to retire.

But no matter how incredible this thing is, he just happened. The day after the finals, Henson confirmed in an interview, "I will not make fun of this kind of thing, I really want to retire. My heart is already fragile, I don't want to be the number one in NBA history. A head coach who died suddenly on the sidelines."

In this context, when Henson and the Pacers returned with the O'Brien Cup heroes, Indianapolis fans were not only delighted, but many also cried. They stretched out their hands frantically under the interception of the security, as if they wanted to catch Henson's last moment in the team.

Henson was even more shocked when he took the team bus to the gate of the Banker's Life Arena. At this time, countless fans have gathered outside the arena. In addition to cheering, they also held the same sign high.

There was nothing on the sign except a simple sentence. But it was this simple sentence that made Henson ruddy his eyes.

"Stay, Henson, please."

Such a sentence is written on the sign of every fan.

"Look, you can't leave at all, Henson. The fans here need you, the players here need you, and everything here needs you!" Seeing this, Vogel got goose bumps. Even when Phil Jackson retired, no Los Angeles fans would raise a similar sign.

This kind of scene is really shocking.

Henson admitted that for a moment, he felt softened. See how much these people love themselves. They need themselves, they adore themselves.

But he looked down at his heart and thought of An Jiali who was taking care of him in the hospital, and Henson instantly calmed down.

One day, they will find another "Coach Henson Joe", that **** will lead the Pacers to the top just like themselves, and the leader will not know how to embark on another highway hoarding honor. The wheel of history always moves forward. Both players and coaches can only be ruthlessly crushed by time.

Even if he chooses to stay, how long can he stay? One year? Two years? ten years? Twenty years?

No matter how long, there is always a head. The parting is sooner or later, Henson is just planning to rest early...

After walking into the arena, Henson placed the third O'Brien Cup in the history of the Pacers in the glory exhibition room.

When Henson visited the Pacers' glory exhibition hall for the first time, it could only be described as empty. Apart from an Eastern Conference championship trophy, there is not much hard glory here.

But now, the glory hall is magnificent. Among other things, the three O'Brien Cups in the middle showcase are attractive enough. After all, how many teams in the league can have three O'Brien Cups at the same time? What's more, these three O'Brien Cups are still in a row.

"This is a great season, guys. Congratulations, you have worked together to accomplish things that many people can't do in their lives. But don't be complacent and stay hungry at all times. If a professional athlete is even hungry and thirsty No, then just stop playing. Champions are never too many, but don't think that you can indulge yourself by winning three consecutive championships. Well, this season ends here, now..."

At this point, Henson suddenly lost his voice. According to the process, he should next tell the players that now the team is officially disbanded and enjoy your vacation.

But this year, Henson couldn't tell. Because once it is dissolved, it is really dissolved. Next season, it will no longer be me who will accompany these guys in the pre-season training camp.

So Henson smiled and shook his head, and then changed his words, "Now, enjoy the fruits of your victory, the season is over, guys."

Everyone reluctantly left. They knew that this was the last time Henson made a season-end summary for them. If it weren't for a chance to revel together in the championship parade a few days later, there is absolutely no player willing to leave.

In the late afternoon, Henson went to Bird's office. In addition to Bird, there are Vice Chairman Pritchard and the Pacers' two owners, Stephen and Vivek.

"Thank you, Henson, you have made the Pacers history extremely bright." As soon as Henson entered the door, Stephen gave him a tender hug.

"This is what I should do, Stephen, isn't you just paying me to do this."

"Is there really no room for recovery?" Stephen asked again, and the team coaching change itself is not a trifle. What's more, this time it is the soul of the Pacers.

"There is nothing irretrievable, I just don't fit this job anymore, Stephen."

"You can come to a higher level of management."

"Sit in the office and drink coffee and smoke a cigar? No Stephen, thank you for your kindness. I can't do business, and I can't sit still in the office. I still prefer to work on the basketball court, hahahahaha."

"In that case, I can only wish you a happy life in the future and everything goes well. But as Bird once said, the door of the Pacers will always be open to you as long as you want." Stephen Simon finished watching. Seeing Bird, his basketball operations chairman nodded and said that this was indeed what I said.

"Um... then can I come to the Banker Life Arena anytime to watch games for free?" Henson made a small joke, trying to calm the atmosphere.

"Free for life, Henson! It's not just you, your family, your friends, your future children, your children...you can watch the game anytime you want."

"Wait, I'll use the phone to record your words, so that you won't run the bill in the future."

"Ha ha ha ha ha ha ha."

After laughing, the men began to discuss business matters. After all, this one giant of the Pacers is all gathered together, but it is not just for joking.

First of all, Simon and Vivek decided to spend a lot of money to hold this year's championship parade. After all, this year's championship parade is to celebrate the birth of three consecutive championships. It must not be careless. Moreover, this time the championship parade also has the meaning of seeing off Henson, which is very special.

Therefore, the planning of the championship parade requires advice from every leader of the Pacers.

Later, Henson also personally stated in front of these managers that he could only succeed Frank Vogel.

"You can't just find another bastard. Vogel is from the Pacers and he deserves this position. Of course, I won't interfere with the team's operations. But I pray that you can give him some time. Bird, don’t you believe in the so-called “three-year rule”? Then if Vogel fails to achieve results within three years, you will change to someone else. But now, I hope he can get the opportunity he deserves."

The reason why Henson strongly recommend Vogel is not because they have a good personal relationship, but because Vogel is really strong. And compared to other coaches, he also knows everything about the Pacers.

"Don't worry, Henson, you have my promise. Frank Vogel has at least three years to prove himself, unless you decide to come back within three years."

"Then you don't have to worry about it, Bird, I will never come back to bother you." Henson said, touching the bridge of his nose.

Usually when people are lying, they like to feel around...

Through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the office, I looked at the fans who were struggling to keep me outside the arena. Henson couldn't imagine what a magnificent scene would be in the championship parade a few days later.